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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.76, 684.95 and 148.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.76, 684.95 and 148.52 is: 222.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.76 : 684.95 = 148.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.76/684.95 = 148.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.76x = 684.95 × 148.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.76x = 101,729.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,729.74/456.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.72

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